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With new SPEC S3: need new master or just slave?

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Old 01-01-2006, 09:53 PM
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Default With new SPEC S3: need new master or just slave?

I'm getting ready to order a new clutch, and I was hoping someone knew if I needed to buy a new master cylinder, or just the slave? I know the slave was upgraded after 2000 (my year), but I can't find anything about needing a new master...
Old 01-01-2006, 10:02 PM
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Dang, it's cool how this thread got moved to the right place: Manual Trans. How do yo uget to that section from the top? I got here through user CP. I was wondering if External Engine was the correct forum... (Moderator Magic...)
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I would go with an adjustable McLeod Master, GM 2001+ Slave and definantly change both not just one. It will save you alot of heartache I think.

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STUPID QUESTION: does the adjustable master allow you to run higher pressure for harder clutch feel, or what?
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B.T.W. Does anyone know what was actually changed to make the newer slave better? I'm running a spec3 with the older slave and no problems. I looked it over and can't figure out how it (slave) couldn't work. The laws of hydraulics don't care what year your parts were made.
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Get both from GM. They look the same on the outside but are different internally. I had a lot of problems shifting in my car and when I replaced the clutch I did both...it's great now. If you have a 98-00 car and you haven't lost your master/slave yet, it's coming soon, or you are very lucky and rare.
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Originally Posted by keliente
Get both from GM. They look the same on the outside but are different internally. I had a lot of problems shifting in my car and when I replaced the clutch I did both...it's great now. If you have a 98-00 car and you haven't lost your master/slave yet, it's coming soon, or you are very lucky and rare.
He he, you think that's lucky and rare... At 88K I still have the original master, slave, and clutch , which has been slipped hard several (maybe once too often...) times, and beat on good just for GP...




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